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CML 188V

1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

15,167 mi
Last recorded15,167 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Austin Morris Mini 100057,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCML 188V
MakeAustin Morris
ModelMini 1000
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 15,167 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 15,167 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear floor/sill has corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2015 15,167 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade wearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion under side near side rear

off side steering rack arm has slight movment on inner joint

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,167 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 151,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

off side front tyre worn to wear bars on inner edge.

off side rear floor and near side rear floor starting to corrode.

small amount of play in near side fornt wheel bearing.

small amount of play in steering rack.

steering column play near limit.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,126 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 15,099 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,526 miles

Engine/gearbox is leaking oil.

Front sub-frame nearside rear mounting has gone very soft due to oil contamination.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Some play in steering rack on offside.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 13,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox is leaking oil.

Front sub-frame nearside rear mounting has gone very soft due to oil contamination.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear centre exhaust mounting is starting to come loose

Some play in steering rack on offside.

Pass 18 May 2007 7,290 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 7,283 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front lower engine support bar mounting broken off subframe.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 95,107 miles

battery box corroded

hand brake cables foul sub frame

off side hand brake reading on lower limit

rear fuel pipe badly corroded

small amount of play in off side inner steering rack end

Fail 28 Feb 2006 95,100 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

battery box corroded

front floor pans corroded

hand brake cables foul rear sub frame

no plate lamps very dim

rear fuel pipe badly corroded

steering coulumn switches insecure slightly

How Reliable is the Austin Morris Mini 1000?

Based on 9,311 MOT tests across 1,335 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
524
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 726
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 519
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 472
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 470
brake recording little or no effort 382
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CML 188V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 57,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Morris Mini 1000 fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 726 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CML 188V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Morris Mini 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 47 years old, this Austin Morris Mini 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CML 188V is a 1979 Austin Morris Mini 1000, first registered on 16 November 1979.

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